The density transfer option is available in AG, RR, and R-1 Zoning Districts to establish a mechanism for cooperation between the county and land developers in providing open space and recreational lands in developing areas of the county.
(A) Criteria for use. This option shall only be permitted if one of the following two conditions are met:
(1) The County Park Board must determine that there is a need for public recreational land in the area proposed for development, and must agree to maintain the property if it is dedicated to the county; or
(2) Private maintenance provisions must be incorporated into the land development proposal.
(B) Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size permitted when utilizing the density transfer option shall be as stipulated in Table B in § 155.028, with the following criteria being utilized to govern the reduction of lot sizes from that which is normally permitted:
(1) Land with 0-25% slope receives full credit toward the reduction of lot sizes;
(2) Land with a slope of 25% or greater receives half-credit toward the reduction of lot sizes; and
(3) Land in flood zone areas receives half-credit toward the reduction of lot sizes.
(C) Sketch plan. Upon submittal of a sketch plan, as required by the County Subdivision Control Ordinance an advisory meeting shall be scheduled with the Planning Director to review the plan and discuss the possibility of utilizing the density transfer option. If the option is utilized, the preliminary and final plats of the subdivision shall accurately delineate slopes exceeding 25%, flood prone areas, and any other natural land feature that may influence building locations. Finally, that portion of the site which would be dedicated to the county otherwise protected shall be clearly delineated.
(D) Health Department approval. Any plan for development of property not served by a sewer system shall be required to have the State and County Health Department approval for suitability and adequacy of lots for septic systems.
(Prior Code, § 153.036) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993)